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Taqueria La Leyenda De Mexico

5306 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2010
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Taqueria La Leyenda De Mexico has three inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Sep 2, 2010. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Taqueria La Leyenda De Mexico since Sep 2, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about eight violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “toilet rooms enclosed clean”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Taqueria La Leyenda De Mexico is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 30, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED, OBSERVED CHICKEN IN UNPLUGGED FREEZER NOT COVERED, NOT PROTECTED STORED ON BOTTOM OF RUSTY FREEZER BOTTOM AND IN BLOODY JUICES. ALL CHICKEN DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AND AT THIS TIME DUE TO CROSS CONTAMINATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN OBSERVED FOUL SMELL AND FECES SOILED TOILET PAPER IN WASTE BASKET. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND HAVE SOILED TOILET PAPER DISPOSED OF PROPERLY (IN TOILET). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: LAST INSPECTION REPORT NOT POSTED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO POST SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSOR LEAKING IN PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE, ETC: FLAT TOP GRILL, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLES. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND PAINT IF NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT. CLEAN ALL VENTS AND LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT. SEAL ALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD.
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Mar 18, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED FECES SOILED TOILET PAPER IN CONTAINER AND ALSO NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWELS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED FOODS IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. CORRECT SAME. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria La Leyenda De Mexico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria La Leyenda De Mexico on file is from Sep 2, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria La Leyenda De Mexico?

Across the inspection record, “toilet rooms enclosed clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria La Leyenda De Mexico.

Has Taqueria La Leyenda De Mexico's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria La Leyenda De Mexico have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria La Leyenda De Mexico means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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